Members Login

How to Login

Step 1:
Access the SA Spine Website www.saspine.org and click on the ‘Members’ Link.

Step 2:

Click the ‘Login’ link – this is only available for registered SA Spine Members.

Step 3:

If you have never logged in before: please send an e-mail to webmaster@saspine.org to request a ‘Login’ Provide your your Name & Surname, Contact Number and Email Address to enable us to activate your ‘Login’.

Step 4:

After confirmation of your details, a Temporary Password/Pin will be sent to your personal mobile number via SMS. The temporary password will enable your first Login, after which you will be prompted to change to a password of your choice.

Username: Your personal email address
Password: Your chosen password

Click login

Lost of forgotten password:

Please send an e-mail to the webmaster@saspine.org requesting a password reset. To avoid being identified as SPAM you are required to provide your Name & Surname, Contact Number and Email Address. After your information has been verified you will receive a SMS with a Temporary Password/Pin which will enable you to reset your password.
If you have any difficulties you can contact the webmaster directly at +27 (0)83 407 2810 or the Virtually Clear Help Desk at +27 (0)83 607 4920 (Office hours will apply)

Requirements, Terms & Conditions for SASS Membership

1. Membership Fees:

Yearly membership fees as determined by the Executive Committee are payable before the annual congress in May/June. Membership fees should be fully paid-up before registering for the Annual Congress. Members whose membership fees are in arrears will not qualify for the members discount when registering for the annual Congress. When a member is in arrears for the payment of membership fees for a period of more than two years his membership could be terminated by the EXCO. Members are liable for all membership fees due until we receive their resignation or termination in writing to membership@saspine.org. New members who are conditionally approved by EXCO may qualify for the members discount when registering for the annual congress.


2. Congress Attendance, Questionnaires & Research Activities

It is a condition of continued membership that Members have to attend at least one (1) annual scientific meeting/congress of the Society every two (2) years and such a member must respond to questionnaires or research queries originating from the office of the South African Spine Society (SASS)


3. Resignation of SASS Membership

Any member may resign in writing directed to the Secretary. Please notify us of your resignation in writing. You are liable for all membership fees due until we receive your resignation in writing to membership@saspine.org

4. Termination of Membership
Membership shall terminate upon resignation, death, dissolution; non-payment of membership fees or for non-attendance at the annual scientific meeting for two (2) consecutive years and/or consistent non- participation in SASS sponsored research activities

SASS Membership Categories

This membership class shall be limited to Medical Specialists who demonstrate continuing interest in the problems of the spine. Full Members are expected to devote at least 30% of their professional activities to spinal problems and to maintain high ethical standards.

The Medical Specialist must be registered as a Specialist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa, and be a member of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and /or be a member of a recognized speciality organization.

A Full Member shall pay annual dues as determined at the Annual General Meeting of the Society (AGM) and may vote and hold office. Full Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings

Such membership may be granted to practitioners who are not Medical Specialists, provided the nature of their practices demonstrate continuing interest in the problems of the spine and the affairs of the SASS.

Associate Membership may be granted to Medical Specialists in training, Medical Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals including Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Nurse Practitioners and Technical Professionals such as Orthotists.

An Associate Member shall pay annual dues as established at the AGM, may attend annual meetings but will not have voting rights and may not hold office. Associate Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings

Affiliate (Corresponding) Membership may be granted to a Medical Specialist with an active interest in spinal problems who is not a resident of the Republic of South Africa.

An Affiliate (Corresponding) Member shall pay appropriate annual dues as determined at the AGM. Affiliate Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings

Emeritus Membership may be granted to a Full, Associate or Affiliate Member who has been an active member of the SASS for at least five (5) years and who requests a change in membership status in writing, after retiring from his/her practice of spinal medicine or upon reaching the age of 65. He/ she must be an active, paid-up member at the time of such request.

An Emeritus Member may retain the privileges of his/her former membership category without the requirement of paying dues. Emeritus Members shall not pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings.

Life Membership may be conferred on persons who are members of the SASS and who have rendered distinguished services to the SASS. Candidates for Life Membership, having been proposed and seconded in writing by at least five (5) Full Members of SASS, shall be elected by a two-thirds majority of the EXCO.

Life Members shall retain all the rights and privileges of Full Membership but will not be liable for payment of annual dues nor will they pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings.

Extraordinary Membership may be granted to scientists who are not Medical Practitioners, Allied Health or Technical Professionals, provided their work gives them a special interest in spinal medicine.

An Extraordinary Member shall have full rights of Membership, shall pay dues as determined at the AGM, but will not have voting rights nor hold office in the SASS. Extraordinary members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings.

Honorary Membership may be conferred on exceptional persons who have been helpful to the Society or have been deemed to deserve this distinction by way of having made exceptional contributions in the field of spinal disorders.

Honorary Members shall not pay annual dues nor have voting rights but may attend annual meetings. Honorary Members shall not pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings.